According to police, around 5 p.m. Saturday Tyler was in a minor crash with another driver on State Forest Road.

According to police, Smith exited his vehicle while wielding an 18-inch machete, and then fled the scene.

Police received a second report of Smith involved in an altercation with five people on Route 30. According to police, Smith fled that scene at a high rate of speed and crashed into the sign for Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School.

Police said Smith fled that scene as well. Police finally caught up with Smith in front of the Town Hall. He is scheduled to appear Oct. 8 in Brattleboro criminal court.